Welcome to Morsels, your go-to newsletter from MAJC, breaking down hospitality insights into bite-sized chunks.
This week is all about doing the hard things—firing someone with professionalism, making sense of your margins, and finding clarity through technology. Whether you’re running on fumes or reevaluating your systems, there’s something here to help you slow down, zoom out, and move forward.
🎥 WATCH: HopDov’s Annie and Molly on Firing with Clarity and Care
Firing someone is never easy. But doing it the wrong way can hurt your culture and your business. In this episode of Serving Success, HopDov’s Annie and Molly break down how to handle terminations with clarity, empathy, and airtight documentation.
Takeaways:
Give written feedback early and consistently.
Document every step to prevent surprises.
Use systems that protect your people—and your business.
🎙️ LISTEN: Meghan Blair-Valero on How to Rethink Labor, Profit, and Team Design
On this episode of Restaurant Ready, operations expert Meghan Blair-Valero shares how better numbers and inclusive systems can make restaurants more sustainable. From contribution margins to cognitive load, she connects finance, people, and tech like few others can.
Takeaways:
Contribution margin should guide your menu—not just food cost.
Weekly financial visibility builds confidence and clarity.
Good systems reduce stress for everyone.
📖 READ: How We Use AI at MAJC (And How You Can Too)
In this article, we break down how we use AI like any good kitchen tool: with intention. From writing smarter articles to building sharper systems, here’s how AI helps us stay focused on what matters and how it could do the same for you.
Takeaways:
AI helps organize, connect, and elevate human insights.
It’s a tool to buy back time, not replace people.
The right prompts can unlock better systems, faster.
☕ LEARN: Live Expert Session with Chef Nina Compton
Join us for a live Expert Session with Chef Nina Compton—James Beard Award winner, Top Chef finalist, and the force behind Compère Lapin and Bywater American Bistro in New Orleans.
Nina brings bold leadership, deep cultural perspective, and decades of hands-on excellence. She’ll share lessons on mentorship, creative stamina, and what it means to lead with heart in today’s hospitality industry.
This is a live, interactive session inside the MAJC community—not a passive webinar. Ask questions. Get real answers. Walk away with insight you can put to work.
Wednesday, May 28th | 12:00–1:00 PM EDT
Cheers,
Your Friends at MAJC
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Last Updated: March 11, 2025
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